We use a stainless steel with a minimum of 12% chromium as mandated in the USMC Officer Sword specification MIL-DTL-28921B (MC), dated 16 October 1997. The sword has a partial tang that seats within the hand grip pieces.

The sizes are based off arm length. If you order too short, on a tall person the blade looks like a butter knife. If you order too long, the blade is likely to pop your cap off. It is ideal to be measured in person, as the blade lengths can vary due to the arm length of the individual. However, if you are unable to make it into the shop to be sized for a sword, then it is best to size based off height. Below is a list we use for "general sizing".
5'6"-5'7"= 28", 5'8"-5'9"= 29", 5'10"-5'11" = 30", 6'-6'1"= 31", 6'2"-6'3"=32", 6'4"-6'5"= 33", 6'6" & over= 34"

Our swords are made by a company called WKC, located in Solingen, Germany. WKC is the oldest ceremonial sword manufacturer in the world. They hand-make each sword and the craftsmanship is excellent.

Our Premium Marine NCO Sword is certified by the Marine Corps Systems Command, meeting or exceeding all of their certification standards.

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The Marine NCO sword is acid-etched with the United States Marine Corps on one side and embellished on the opposite side with a space provided for personalized etching.
You may view a picture of the space provided by following this link: https://d34c1g1f6volxx.cloudfront.net/media/images/sabers/sword-etches/marine-nco-sword-etch-large.jpg

These blades are of the highest quality and are crafted for ceremonial use only. They are not sharpened for use as a weapon. The tip of the sword is sharp, but the blade itself is not.

Good question. The United States Marines comes on all the Marine NCO swords. The extra etching is for your personalizing. Usually, customers put their name or a motto.